A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have released their vision for zero suicide in Aotearoa. The cross-party […]
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Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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The move to Level 2 – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will be returning a “new, safer normal” on Thursday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon. Public spaces […]
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Factors that make people more vulnerable to COVID-19 – Expert Q&A
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced the new guidelines for life at Alert Level 2. While various restrictions will be […]
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Mentally preparing for leaving lockdown – Expert Reaction
Tomorrow New Zealanders will reach the half-way point of the four-week-long Level 4 restrictions. Today, the Ministry of Health launched […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Suicide Prevention Plan – Expert Reaction
A Suicide Prevention Office will be established to coordinate efforts to reduce New Zealand’s high rate of suicide. The Government […]
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Mental health and life expectancy – Expert Reaction
People with mental illness could experience a gap in life expectancy of around 20 years, a report in The Lancet has found. […]
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Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]
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Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]
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